Cost to Install Insulation in Ceiling Spaces: The Real Story

It’s no secret that home improvements can be expensive, and when it comes to insulation, it’s likely you’ll have an old product that needs to be safely removed and disposed of, before anything new can be installed in your property.

However, it really is best to get an expert to do the job for you, rather than to give it a go yourself… after all, your home’s security and comfort against the elements outside should never be compromised.

The cost to install insulation in ceiling areas is probably less than you think – and there is a way to cheat the system and cover the cost of it too!

Protecting Against Airborne Pollutants

There are no toxins in spray foam, and it won’t ‘off-gas’ or break down to release harmful contaminants into the air like older, more traditional insulation products.

Instead, the seal will keep out pollutants and allergens. This will leave the air in your home cleaner and fresher, without pollen, car fumes or smoke from the outside coming in.

Protecting Against Pests

With no little gaps to wriggle through, and no yummy insulation to eat, pests such as mice, rats and insects, will no longer be able to find their way in to your home.

The need for additional pest prevention measures will be negated, and there will no longer be any worry about hygiene.

Keeping Noise Out… And In

Whilst not quite the professional soundproofing pads you’ll have seen in cinemas and recording studios, lab testing has shown spray foam insulation blocks up to 40% of noise in the area insulated.

This means that not only can you prevent car horns, aeroplane noise and conversations coming in from outside, you’ll also find your music and chats don’t travel any further than they need to.

The soundproofing properties of foam enhance your quality of living considerably. Besides, who can put a price on a happy, comfy, quiet life? That’s something we all deserve.

Return On Investment

‘ROI’ or ‘Return On Investment’ is a phrase normally used for business purposes, and refers to how much an initial investment makes back over a period of time.

This phrase isn’t particularly used domestically, but the more cost-conscious amongst us should absolutely consider it. ROI need not be just in financial terms; it can also refer to a tangible benefit in the household as well

In fact, there’s an insulation product that has full financial ROI within just a period of three years, due to its superior efficacy in contrast to traditional methods, such as fibreglass.

Spray foam insulation is a multi-functional insulation chemical product that is applied directly onto, or injected into ceilings, walls and floors, and their cavities or crawl spaces.

This multi-purpose product has a chemical make-up that results in a complete seal against the onslaught of the elements. This creates a thermal barrier, stopping hot air from leaking out, and preventing cold air from coming in. The result is an insulation safeguard more effective than any other.

There are no gaps between insulation panels, or sagging spots that enable cooler areas to occur. Instead, the spray foam solution fills the space around it, before drying out and solidifying; completely filling any spare nooks and crannies.

As a result, properties with spray foam insulation installed are noticeably warmer – and it’s the market leading insulation solution in colder countries, such as Canada, Sweden and Norway-thus attesting to its ability to curb cold spots.

In the UK, whilst we love to bemoan the rain, we don’t suffer with quite the same extremes of temperature, and so it’s even easier to block out cold air, rain and snow.

Savings Galore!

Needless to say, the UK has some of the most expensive energy providers in the world. Yet the installation of spray foam insulation means that your property’s energy demands decrease, as less heating and cooling is required.

Those with spray foam insulation already installed in their homes report saving up to 40% on their heating bills – a hefty discount!

Based on this and the average household energy bill in the UK, the installation of spray foam insulation will have delivered a full ROI in monetary terms in a period of less than three years.

There are other tangible benefits to be considered that also make up the investment’s return. After all, sealing your home off doesn’t just protect it against weather and temperature-it prevent pests from entering as well.

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